World Sleep Day 2024
Our friends at ABC radio called the Wesley Hospital Sleep Disorders Centre today to chat...
15 March, 2024
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Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
There is a direct relationship between obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)[1]. Studies have demonstrated...
13 December, 2023
High Altitude Simulation Testing (HAST)
With international boarders now back open and the return of pre COVID-19 flight numbers, more...
25 October, 2023
Obstructive sleep apnoea during REM sleep: effects on morning and evening blood pressure.
It is well-known that OSA produces intermittent hypoxemia and hypercapnia, sleep fragmentation, and cardio-sympathetic alterations...
25 October, 2023
ADHD and Sleep
Prevalence of confirmed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is increasing: The association of sleep with ADHD...
25 October, 2023
Associations between and sleep disorders and mental health
The association between mental health and the presence of a sleep disorder has been well...
25 October, 2023
Depression with OSA (DOSA) leads to high CVD morbidity/all-cause mortality: Findings from the SHHS cohort.
This study showed that DOSA was associated with an elevated risk of CVD, and...
25 October, 2023
Choosing an Oronasal Mask with CPAP May Cause Unintended Consequences in Some Patients
A 37-y-old man (body mass index [BMI] 28.5 kg/m2) underwent an in-laboratory DSS in...
25 October, 2023
CPAP Compliance: How Tele-Monitoring and Early Adherence Predict and Support Long-Term Maintenance of Therapy
Many patients find difficulty acclimating to CPAP therapy without adequate education and support [1] ...
25 October, 2023
The Hypoxic Burden of OSA
The field of Sleep Medicine is a rapidly evolving landscape. Technological advancements in diagnostics and...
25 October, 2023